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FY2011 Priority Two Requests to be Denied at 79% and Below

The FCC has approved the USAC Schools and Libraries Committee's recommendation to deny Funding Year 2011 Priority Two requests at or below the 79% discount level. Funding Year 2011 Wave...

Form 471 Deadline One Week Away

The Funding Year 2012 Form 471 filing window closes at 11:59pm Eastern on March 20, 2012. The window opened on January 9th, and will be open for a total of...

FCC Clarifies Consultant LOA Regulations

On March 6th, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission released an appeal regarding contract and Letter of Agency requirements for E-rate consultants.

USAC Service Provider Call Notes: March 2012

USAC's Schools and Libraries Division hosts monthly service provider conference calls, providing information and guidance for vendors participating in the E-rate program. Funds For Learning has provided the following synopsis...

USAC Announces Service Provider Training Dates

USAC will hold two training sessions for E-rate service providers this spring. The service provider trainings are designed to present timely information to help service providers stay in compliance with...

FCC Sets Comment Date for Universal Service Digital Literacy NPRM

On February 6, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission released a Report & Order reforming and modernizing the Lifeline and Link Up Universal Service Fund (USF) programs. In the Order, the...

February 29, 2012

FCC Releases Eligibility Appeal Decisions

On February 24, 2012, the Federal Communications Commission released two appeal decisions related to product and service eligibility. In total, 25 appeals were denied and nine were granted. The decisions...

by John Harrington

February 29, 2012

Dear Senator Snowe

Thank you for the E-rate program! We at Funds For Learning were saddened to hear that you announced on February 28 that you will not be seeking re-election to the...